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Coolify
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Open-source self-hostable alternative to Heroku and Netlify
62 reviews
Free tierHas API
Coolify is the open-source PaaS every developer wants. Self-host Heroku on a $5 VPS. The project moves fast and the community is excellent.
What's great
- Self-hosted means you own your data
- Incredibly cost-effective
- Active open-source community
Watch out for
- Requires server management knowledge
- Docs could be better
- Not as polished as commercial PaaS
Quick Facts
Founded2021
PricingFrom $5/mo (cloud hosted)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb, linux
APIAvailable
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Coolify?
Coolify lets you deploy apps, databases, and services on your own servers with a Heroku-like experience. Open source and self-hosted, so you own everything.
Q: How much does Coolify cost?
Coolify starts at $5/mo (cloud hosted). A free tier is available with Free self-hosted.
Q: Who is Coolify best for?
Coolify is best for developers who want paas convenience on their own servers.
Q: Is Coolify free?
Yes, Coolify is completely free and open source.
Best for
Developers who want PaaS convenience on their own servers
Not ideal for
Teams wanting fully managed infrastructure with zero ops
Free
Free self-hosted
Starter
$5/mo (cloud hosted)
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Last updated: May 2026
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